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The Dictator

R1h 23m2012Larry Charles
IMDb: 6.5/10Rotten: 56%Metacritic: 58/100
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"Make way for Aladeen."

The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

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PetrolCulture ClashDictatorCoup D'etatSatireParodyUncleConspiracyFemale SoldierUnited Nations

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dictator (2012) about?

The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

Who stars in The Dictator?

The Dictator stars Sacha Baron Cohen (Aladeen / Efawadh), Ben Kingsley (Tamir), Anna Faris (Zoey), Jason Mantzoukas (Nadal), Sayed Badreya (Omar). The film was directed by Larry Charles.

How long is The Dictator?

The Dictator has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated R.

Is The Dictator worth watching?

The Dictator holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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